Obituaries

Feb 16, 2017

SUTTON - William E. Reece, 78, died Thursday, Feb. 16th at Life Care Center in Auburn. He leaves his wife, Joan C. (Dussault) Reece; two children, Beth McLaughlin and her husband Michael, of Lincoln and Paul Reece and his wife, Lucille from Charlton; five grandchildren, Will and Owen Reece, Charles, Connor, Brian McLaughlin; a sister, Dorothy Townsend and her...

Feb 13, 2017

MILLBURY -AlLes Helen (Kline) Burke, 94, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Monday, February 13, with her loving live-in PCA, Hope Story, holding her hand. Through the help and support of the Nurses and Counselors of Salmon Hospice, Elder Services of Worcester, Dr. Seema Naravane and Staff of Reliant in Millbury, alternate PCA Nancy Thompson,...

Feb 12, 2017

Marlene E. (Gundry) Queally, 81, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 12th at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester.

She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas E. Queally who passed in 1984. Marlene will be deeply missed by her three children whom she leaves, Laurie Stevens of Millbury, Thomas John Queally and his wife, Janet of Sutton...

Feb 9, 2017

Vincent P. Norrman, 76, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9th in his home surrounded by his family.

Vincent leaves his wife of 51 years, Mary E. (Wallner) Norrman; a son, Paul A. Norrman and a daughter, Christine M. Norrman both of Millbury; three grandchildren, Brooklyn, Morgan and Makenna. He is predeceased by his grandmother Judith Norrman, Aunt Alphild...

Feb 7, 2017

Kenneth P. Piel, 66, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 7th after a brief illness.

Ken leaves his wife of 42 years, Susan G. (Reidy) Piel; his son, Gregory A. Piel and his wife, Valerie Jacobs of Charlotte, NC; his daughter, Amanda J. Seebach and her husband, Ryan of Ammon, ID; a brother, Dennis Piel of Millbury; numerous...

Feb 6, 2017

Peter Jasper Anderson, 7, passed away on February 6, 2017 as a result of sudden viral myocarditis.

Peter was loved deeply and will be forever missed by his mother Andrea (Miller) Anderson, his father Bob Anderson, and his sister Emmie Anderson, all of Millbury; his maternal grandmother Valerie Thompson and Michael Tivnan of Leicester, and grandfather Bruce...

Feb 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" J. McDonald, 57, passed away after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer on Feb. 6th.

Bob leaves his wife of 36 years, Susan M. (Bouley) McDonald; two sons, Robert McDonald and his wife, Beth of Spencer and William McDonald and his wife, Nicole of Boylston; three grandchildren, Colin, Maeve, and Jacob; two brothers, Glenn McDonald...

Feb 6, 2017

OXFORD - Thomas A. Arrell , 58, died Monday Feb 6th in his home, surrounded by his family, after an illness. He leaves his wife, Doreen (Plaszewski) Arrell; four children, Kimberly (Arrell) Beauchesne, Korrine Arrell, Thomas Arrell, and Kendra Arrell; his son in law, Jonathan Beauchesne; daughter in law Melissa (Hamlin) Arrell and two granddaughters and one grandson. Thomas...

Feb 5, 2017

CALLING HOURS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO FRIDAY FEB. 10th FROM 9:30 to 11 a.m. with THE FUNERAL SERVICE IN THE FUNERAL HOME AT 11 a.m.

Mary Agnes (McElroy) Patenaude, 82, died Sunday, Feb. 5th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Her husband, Robert A. Patenaude died in 2003. She leaves two daughters, Patricia L. Arsenault...

Feb 5, 2017

Joseph Smith Donohue, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Feb. 5th after a long illness.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Celeste V. Donohue; his daughter, Bronwyn and son, Joseph, III; six grandchildren; his brother and sister, Stephen and Kathleen Donohue; and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was born in Boston, son of...

Feb 2, 2017

Florence M. James, Millbury's oldest resident, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at the age of 104.

Florence was an avid reader and kept up with current events. In past years she did considerable crocheting. She was noted for her remarkable memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward (1975) and her daughter,...

Jan 28, 2017

TORRINGTON, CT / MILLBURY, MA- Anne Marie (Connor) Early-Kopka, 66, died Saturday, Jan. 28th at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, after an illness.

She leaves her husband, Kenneth Kopka; a son, Matthew Early of Maine; two step-son, Jonathan and Christopher Kopka; three grandchildren, Lauren, Allison and Joseph Early all of Maine; Her mother, Janet (Smith) Connor...

Jan 24, 2017

MILLBURY - Frankie L. (Floyd) Tokus, 86 died Monday, Jan. 24th at the Life Care Center in Auburn.

Her husband, Edward F. Tokus died in 2003. She leaves three children, Theresa A. Landers, and her husband, William F Landers III of Worcester, Michael E. Tokus and his wife, Vanessa of Maine and Nancy L. White and her...

Jan 21, 2017

ROCKIE HILL, CT - Ellen A. (Hamilton) Mita, formerly of Millbury, MA, died peacefully at home, at 91 years old.

She leaves three children, Christine Sylvain and her husband, Charles of Newington, CT, Stephen Mita and his wife Cheryl of Worcester, MA, and Susan Mita and her partner, Mila Jane Wilson of East Hampton, NY; grandchildren, Courtney...

Jan 17, 2017

Eric W. Dempsey, 55, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer in his home on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.

Eric leaves his long-time companion of 35 years, Terry A. Barber; 4 siblings, Barry P. Dempsey of Lowell, Jeffrey D. Dempsey, Kathy L. Hale both of Millbury and Debra J. Sullivan of Greensboro, NC; many nieces...

Jan 15, 2017

MILLBURY - Joseph P. Comeau, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 15th at the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center.

He leaves a son, Mark R. Comeau and his wife, Carolyn of Millbury; two grandson, Chase and Travis Comeau; two brothers, Robert and Jack Comeau; a sister, Debbie; his partner, Charlotte Larochelle. He is predeceased by two sons, Joseph...

Jan 12, 2017

MILFORD - Ronald G. Roberts, 69, died Thursday, Jan. 12th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after suddenly falling ill in Millbury, where he grew up.

He leaves his wife, Linda J. (Modig) Roberts, and a son, Jason M. Roberts, of Milford, MA; a son, Jonathan M. Roberts, and his wife, Amy M. (Sutherland) Roberts, of...

Jan 7, 2017

Michael G. Forleo, 57, passed away suddenly at home.

Mike leaves his wife, Eyvette M. (Bileau) Forleo; four children, Michael, Kerri, Gina and Frank; nine grandchildren; siblings, Dennis of CA, Tina of ME, Robin and Theresa of FL; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents, Frank and Lois; a sister, Debra.

Mike was...

Jan 5, 2017

Our beloved Jill J. Baldarelli, 58, passed in the early morning of January 5th surrounded by her family and loved ones, after succeeding for almost 20 years in a valiant struggle with advanced cardiomyopathy. Jill was the daughter of the late Mary and Richard Baldarelli.

She leaves behind her loving and devoted life-partner of 28 years Patricia...

Jan 3, 2017

MILLBURY -Alice A. (Liubauskas) Donovan, 98, formerly of Millbury, died on Tuesday, January 3rd at Harbor House in Hingham, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Alexander and Anna Liubauskas who emigrated from Lithuania and lived her entire life in Worcester and Millbury. Alice was married to Daniel F. Donovan Jr., owner of Donovan's Ice Cream of...